10 WWE Records That Fans Absolutely Hate
If you saw were outraged by the WrestleMania ticket prices for 2025, prepare to be angry again!
Everybody loves a WWE record, but they're not all good for the fans.
Heaps of impressive-sounding stats that WWE touts often leave fans rolling their eyes.
Some records, despite their grandeur, have a knack for rubbing fans the wrong way, for instance the overuse of certain match outcomes that become predictable and stale. When a specific entry number in a Royal Rumble match starts to feel like a guaranteed win, the excitement and unpredictability that fans crave is lost.
Then, there are the records that highlight short-lived title reigns. Fans invest in the journey of their favourite superstars, only to see their hard-earned victories snatched away in record time. It's a frustrating reminder that sometimes, the storytelling takes a backseat to shock value.
Another sore spot is the emphasis on financial records, like the highest gate in WWE history. While it sounds impressive, it often feels like WWE is just bragging about how much more they're charging fans. The focus shifts from the quality of the product to the quantity of the revenue, leaving a sour taste for those who feel priced out of the experience.
Some records might look good on paper, but for many diehard fans, they’re just reminders of how WWE can sometimes prioritise spectacle over substance.
10. Number 30 Is The Most Successful Number in the Men's Royal Rumble
The coveted number 30 spot in the Royal Rumble.
It used to be the ultimate underdog position, ironically, with nobody managing to clinch victory from it for the first couple of decades. It was almost like the wrestling gods had cursed it. But, the tides turned, and suddenly number 30 became the golden ticket to WrestleMania glory.
Now, it seems like every other year, whomever draws number 30 is practically handed the win. Remember when it was actually exciting to see who would come out last? Now, it's more like, "Oh, number 30? I guess we know who's winning". The suspense has been replaced with a collective eye-roll from the WWE Universe, especially when the number is used for a surprise return.
The Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, and Cody Rhodes all won from number 30. Even in the women's division, Ronda Rousey has claimed victory from the last spot.
None of these people were up-and-coming stars; they've all won the match twice in fact!
It's almost as if the creative team ran out of ideas and decided, "Hey, let's just make number 30 the new number one contender factory." The once thrilling unpredictability of the Royal Rumble has been somewhat tarnished by this overused trope.